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New insulin compound may improve diabetes treatment

In a new study, researchers have developed a non-fibrillating form of human insulin. The team successfully synthesized an insulin analogue called glycoinsulin that demonstrates the...

This diet may help treat neuropathy in type 2 diabetes

Neuropathy is the most prevalent complication of type 2 diabetes (T2D) and pre-diabetes. The progression of neuropathy in pre-diabetic and T2D patients correlates with increased...

Scientists develop new way to treat type 2 diabetes, obesity

Gastric bypass surgery is a highly effective treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes. However, very few eligible patients, only around 1%, are offered surgery...

Why metformin is a wonder drug for type 2 diabetes

Metformin is the most widely prescribed type 2 diabetes drug and has a powerful capacity to reduce body weight, fat mass, circulating glucose. It also...

This diabetes drug may help treat recurrent miscarriage

In a new study, researchers found that a drug designed to tackle diabetes could also be repurposed as the first treatment to prevent miscarriage...

Weight loss surgery greatly benefits people with obesity and diabetes

In a new study, researchers found that weight loss surgery could bring long-term health benefits in individuals with obesity and type 2 diabetes. The research...

This study shows the real cause of inflammation in type 2 diabetes

To date, the underlying causes of inflammation in obesity and type 2 diabetes have been poorly understood. This has hampered efforts to develop treatments to...

Need to control your blood sugar? There’s a drink for that

More people with diabetes and pre-diabetes looking for strategies to help control blood sugar. In a new study, researchers found that ketone monoester drinks—a popular...

This Indian herb may help lower blood sugar, treating diabetes

Alternative medicines are becoming increasingly popular for the treatment of chronic illness, primarily because of people’s perception that plant-based medicines are less toxic and...

Statin use linked to higher risk of skin infections, diabetes

A recent study from Curtin University in Australia found that statin use is linked to an increased risk of developing diabetes, a risk factor...